Staff Research Scientist - Music
SpotifyNew York, New York, United States
Posted October 23, 2025
203795 - 291136 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Spotify is a global audio streaming platform launched in 2008, offering over 70 million tracks for free or with premium features like offline listening and ad-free experience. As the most popular music streaming service with 365 million users, including 165 million subscribers across 178 markets, Spotify empowers artists to earn from their work while providing fans unparalleled access to diverse music.
Job Description
Spotify is seeking a Staff Research Scientist to join their Artist-First AI Music lab. The lab pioneers state-of-the-art generative technologies to create groundbreaking listening experiences for artists and fans, emphasizing artistic collaboration and fair compensation. The role involves research, experimentation, collaboration, and publication of findings within the research community.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in generative modeling, machine learning, music information retrieval, or similar areas.
- Strong coding skills in Python, PyTorch, and NumPy.
Benefits
- health insurance
- six month paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- a monthly meal allowance
- 23 paid days off
- 13 paid flexible holidays